ROLE OVERVIEW
The Agribusiness Account Manager – Small Business supports members and prospects within the Agribusiness Financial Centre by managing a portfolio of small to medium-sized agricultural and agribusiness relationships. Reporting to the Manager, AFC, this role is responsible for delivering proactive member service, building strong relationships, supporting business development, and assessing credit needs for borrowing and banking requests that are generally more straightforward in nature. The position contributes to portfolio growth and retention while supporting sound practices in relationship management, credit, risk assessment, and member advice. This role works with members in the small business market with credit approvals up to $500,000.
This role supports ACU’s commitment to rural and agricultural communities by delivering responsive, relationship-based service to members and prospects while contributing to values-based banking and ACU’s triple bottom line accountability to people, planet, and prosperity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage and grow a designated portfolio of small to medium-sized agricultural and agribusiness relationships while delivering responsive, proactive, and relationship-based member service.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with members and prospects by understanding their operations, identifying needs, and providing timely advice and support aligned with ACU products and services.
- Contribute to portfolio growth by identifying opportunities within assigned relationships, supporting referral activity, and participating in efforts to expand ACU’s presence within the agribusiness market.
- Promote and provide advice on agricultural and agribusiness banking products and services that meet member needs while adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assess credit requests within approved limits by analyzing financial information, cash flow, security, and business operations to support sound lending recommendations and decisions.
- Apply lending processes, operating procedures, and service standards to deliver a consistent, accurate, and positive member experience.
- Monitor assigned accounts and support sound portfolio management practices by identifying risk concerns early, maintaining accurate and current information, and ensuring files remain in compliance with credit union policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Build and maintain current knowledge of agricultural industries, market conditions, competitor offerings, and local factors affecting member operations in order to strengthen advice, decision-making, and relationship management.
- Maintain an active presence across rural branches and communities through on-site member visits, participation in industry and community events, and visible support of local business development initiatives.
- Demonstrate ACU’s values-based banking approach and uphold respectful workplace expectations in all interactions with members, communities, and colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
This position requires a diploma or degree in Business, Agribusiness, finance, accounting, or a related field, plus minimum 2 years of lending, financial services, agriculture, or small business experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Key Occupational Skills:
- Demonstrate a strong service orientation and the ability to build relationships through responsive, professional, and member-focused interactions.
- Knowledge of credit, accounting, cash flow analysis, and financial management, with the ability to apply that knowledge to agricultural and agribusiness borrowing requests.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service and advice.
- Ability to review financial information, identify key issues, and support appropriate recommendations related to member borrowing and banking needs.
- Knowledge of agribusiness and small business products, policies, procedures, and lending practices.
- Working knowledge of credit union systems and standard computer applications.
- Understanding of operational practices, lending guidelines, and applicable legislation and regulations, with support appropriate to role level.
- Commitment to values-based banking and triple bottom line accountability.
- Proficient in English, with French considered a valuable asset. Proficiency in additional languages is also an asset.
- Ability to travel within Manitoba to fulfil role requirements.
Working Environment and Conditions:
This position supports rural branches and communities and requires regular travel to branch locations, member operations, and community events as part of core role responsibilities. The role involves frequent in-person meetings, on-site farm and business visits, and some flexibility in scheduling to respond to member needs, seasonal business cycles, and occasional evening commitments. The incumbent must be able to work effectively in both office and field environments and meet the travel requirements of the role, which may include maintaining a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. We encourage candidates from Eastern Manitoba to apply.
Who we are:
As a Certified B Corporation® and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2025), the culture of Assiniboine Credit Union is supportive of the individual while focused on the greater community. You’ll be motivated by shared values and encouraged to always think about how, through financial sustainability, we can do more for our members, our employees and our community.
Choosing to work at Assiniboine Credit Union means that you’ll be working for an organization that…
- puts people, planet and prosperity first,
- values diversity and inclusion,
- is focused on social and environmental responsibility,
- supports employees through training programs and long-term career development,
- offers a competitive total compensation program which includes bonuses, a matched pension program, and health and dental benefits.
If doing things differently and doing more is part of who you are, join us on a rewarding journey where your personal aspirations and career goals can align.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday, September 18th, 2026, at 4:00pm CT.
We thank everyone who applies but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to workforce diversity and actively recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives reflecting the community in which we live and work. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials and activities used throughout the selection process.
